About who needs care: Seeking care for two adults in their 80's: Assist with personal care activities, including bathing, brushing teeth, dressing and changing clothes. Manage toileting (father) throughout the day on a schedule, with hands-on help in wiping, flushing, and changing adult diaper. Assist with diabetes monitoring (father), checking for any skin or wound issues daily, and if needed, changing dressings on any wounds. Deliver prescribed medications (pills) from preset pill boxes and ensure adherence to taking them. Assist father with mobility and all transfers from walker or wheelchair throughout day. Prepare and serve all meals. A weekly dinner plan is provided. Lunches and breakfasts can be according to interest. Manage all laundry and perform other light housekeeping (washing dishes, cleaning up spills, keeping kitchen tidy.) There is a weekly housekeeping service in place for heavy cleaning. Take care of small (5 pound) dog, including feeding 2x day and toileting 5-6 times day in backyard. Provide companionship through conversation and at-home activities. Communicate weekly with family members on the health and wellness of the parents, including identification of any immediate health concerns. About the care needs: At least 5 years of proven working experience as home health aide with seniors, and some experience with dementia Familiarity with senior safety, safe mobility practices, transfers, and personal hygiene standards Proficiency in English Basic first aid training Valid drivers license. Willingness to pass a background check as well as provide several work references Able to go up/down stairs and lift up to 50 pounds Caring, patient, and compassionate personality Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Companionship
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping